Join Greene Stairs in Indianapolis for NGFA’s Country Elevator Conference
Greene Stairs will be in Indianapolis this winter for NGFA’s 2025 Country Elevator Conference (CEC), the flagship meeting for grain industry professionals. The event will be held December 7–9, 2025 at the JW Marriott Indianapolis, and you can find us at booth 207.
Mike and Bill from our team will be on site throughout the show to talk about practical, safe access solutions for grain bins and other commodity storage.
What CEC 2025 is all about
CEC brings together more than 450 grain merchants, elevator owners and operators, feed manufacturers, processors, and grain industry suppliers to focus on both day-to-day operations and long-term strategy.
This year’s agenda includes:
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2026 Ag Economy Outlook with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX Group Inc., sharing insight to help guide planning for the coming year.
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Ag Trade Update from Jason Hafemeister of USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service, focusing on what is ahead for American agricultural trade.
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Navigating Biofuels’ Future with Jacqui Fatka of CoBank, looking at how evolving tax credits and policy shape demand.
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Breakout sessions on topics such as grain traceability in biofuel programs, building long-term relationships with buyers in Mexico, and modernization in U.S. grain grading technology.
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An NGFA Arbitration Case Study Workshop plus sessions on freight rail policy, business leadership, and the impact of legal system trends on agribusiness insurance.
If your role touches grain handling, merchandising, or operations, CEC offers a concentrated few days of learning and networking. You can review the full agenda and registration details on NGFA’s site:
Where to find Greene Stairs
You’ll find Greene Stairs at booth 207 in the CEC trade show.
Stop by to talk with Mike and Bill about:
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New projects that need grain bin stairs or complete access systems
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Grain bin ladder replacement options that can make day-to-day bin access more efficient
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Matching galvanized stairs for grain bins with your specific bin diameters and layouts
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Planning for future expansions so access equipment can grow with your site
We’ll have information on our galvanized stair systems, platforms, and walkways, along with brochures and installation resources you can take back to your team.
Solutions we’ll be highlighting
Our focus at CEC will be on access equipment that fits real-world grain handling environments and helps operations work efficiently over the long term.
A few of the products you can ask us about:
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Sidewall stairs – Modular systems sized for a wide range of bin diameters, designed to provide consistent, comfortable steps and solid handrails. Learn more on our Sidewall Stairs page.
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Roof access systems – Roof stairs and related components designed to provide reliable access to the top of the tank. See options on our Roof Access page.
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Manwalk systems – Walkways with integrated kickboard and handrail options for moving safely between bins or to supporting equipment. Details are available on our Manwalk page.
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General purpose access – From service platforms to tower access, we offer galvanized solutions for other parts of the facility as well. Visit General Purpose Access and Towers & Conveyor Support for examples.
If you’re comparing options or planning a galvanized stair system upgrade, bring your bin diameters, sheet heights, or layout sketches. Mike and Bill can walk through options that align with your current equipment and future plans.
Plan your visit
Here are a few ideas to make the most of your time at CEC and at our booth:
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Bring photos of your current grain bin steps or ladder systems if you’re considering a grain bin ladder replacement.
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Note any questions about platforms, manwalk terminations, or how to access specific equipment like truck probes or conveyors.
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Review our latest Brochures or the 2025-2026 Catalog before the show so you can zero in on the product lines that fit your site.
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If you work with a local dealer, bring their contact information so we can help coordinate next steps after the conference.
Can’t make it to Indianapolis?
If you won’t be at CEC this year, you can still explore Greene Stairs products and resources online:
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Start at our Home page for an overview of our company and product lines.
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Learn more about our family-owned history and manufacturing capabilities on About Us.
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Download Installation Instructions and Video Instructions to see how our systems go together in the field.
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When you’re ready to talk through a project, reach out through our Contact Us page.
We look forward to connecting with you—whether that’s in Indianapolis or on the phone after the show.